At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#12,491)
- Babies in 2009
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,768 in 1991
- First recorded
- 1991
Meaning of Quayshawn
Quayshawn swings into the spotlight like a carnival drum under tropic skies, blending French allure with Celtic soul in one unforgettable beat. Born in the boundless creativity of modern America, it fuses “Quay”—a sunlit dock whispering of Caribbean trade winds—with “Shawn,” the Gaelic cousin of John that sings “God is gracious” at every syllable, wrapping a child in warmth, purpose, and a fearless sense of adventure. Though it has waltzed through the US baby charts since the early ’90s—peaking at #720 in 1991 and hovering just outside the top 900 by 2009—its rarity makes it feel like a secret handshake among trendsetters. For parents craving Latin passion, global roots, and a dash of bold originality, Quayshawn is the perfect launchpad for a lifetime of stories—no visa necessary.
How to pronounce Quayshawn
English
- Pronounced kway-SHAWN /kweɪˈʃən/
Popularity of Quayshawn in the U.S.
Quayshawn was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #12,491 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,768 in 1991. It first appears in the records in 1991.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1991–2009 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | ▼ 4,167 |
| 2008 | 9 | 8,324 | back (not recorded in 2006–2007) |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | ▼ 1,524 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 2001) |
| 2000 | 5 | 10,349 | ▼ 1,645 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 1,861 |
| 1998 | 8 | 6,843 | ▼ 1,883 |
| 1997 | 12 | 4,960 | ▼ 938 |
| 1996 | 16 | 4,022 | ▲ 1,906 |
| 1995 | 9 | 5,928 | ▼ 1,125 |
| 1994 | 12 | 4,803 | ▲ 968 |
| 1993 | 9 | 5,771 | ▼ 2,551 |
| 1992 | 20 | 3,220 | ▼ 1,452 |
| 1991 | 45 | 1,768 | new |
Notable people named Quayshawn
- Quayshawn Nealy is a former American football linebacker who played at Georgia Tech and spent time with several NFL teams and the Toronto Argonauts.